Peasant Flag Zombie

Toughness

Speed

Absorbs

First seen

They keep telling Peasant Zombie that there is no greater reward than being granted the banner to carry into battle. But when he sees other Peasant Zombies being granted cones, buckets, and even helms, he thinks maybe they're making that up so they don't hurt his feelings.

Beach Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge wet "wave" of zombies.

Toughness

Average

Speed

Basic

Absorbs

First seen

Talk about a disgruntled zombie. Beach Flag Zombie is fed up. None of the other zombies seem to appreciate just how difficult it is for him to swim while holding a flag. Not once have they thanked him for doing the hard work that needs to be done. So it shouldn't come as a surprise: He's been interviewing for jobs somewhere else.

Cave Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge frosty "wave" of zombies.

Toughness

Average

Speed

Basic

Absorbs

First seen

Cave Flag Zombie has been in the flag-carrying business for a long time. It's been his life's work. He's good at it. But sometimes, just sometimes, he longs for a change. He wonders if he could be good at something else. He wonders if he could leave it all behind and start fresh. He's pretty sure he's having a mid-life crisis.

Flag Pilot Zombie

Toughness

Speed

Absorbs

First seen

In Flag Pilot Zombie's opinion, if you want to walk in the forefront of fashion, the bright side of the banner is very important. However, zombies are only concerned about his ability to lead them to find fresh brains, what fashion, and can not be used to eat.

Flag Labor Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge wave of steam zombies.

Toughness

Average

Speed

Basic

Absorbs

First seen

Flag Labor Zombie is the most convincing of all zombies. All the zombies are amazed that he can work in a well-organized manner and never work overtime. This time, he was awarded the best employee flag to mark his ability!

Seahorse Zombie

Toughness

Speed

Absorbs

First seen

Flag Zombies and their world-themed variants in Plants vs. Zombies 2 are Zombies that announce a huge wave of zombies. They are shown on the level progress bar as a red flag with a brain picture on it. They have the same health as a regular Zombie, but move slightly faster. They can appear on both land and water with a Ducky Tube. He is the second zombie the player encounters in Plants vs. Zombies and Plants vs. Zombies 2 and is also the second zombie in the Suburban Almanac.

A spelling impaired zombie named "Brian," Flag Zombie keeps thinking the rest of the zombies are talking to him. At least he feels important.

Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

His flag marks the arrival of a huge pile or "wave" of zombies.

A spelling impaired zombie named "Brian," Flag Zombie keeps thinking the rest of the zombies are talking to him. At least he feels important.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Flag Mummy Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge sandy "wave" of zombies.

Egyptian Flag Zombie is so far behind he thinks he's in first place. He's clearly living in de-Nile.

Flag Mummy Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge sandy "wave" of zombies.

Egyptian Flag Zombie is so far behind he thinks he's in first place. He's clearly living in de-Nile.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Flag Pirate Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge salty "wave" of zombies.

A zombie that needs no introduction.

Flag Pirate Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge salty "wave" of zombies.

A zombie that needs no introduction.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Flag Cowboy Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge dusty "wave" of zombies.

The Lone Brainer leads the way.

Flag Cowboy Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge dusty "wave" of zombies.

The Lone Brainer leads the way.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Future Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge future-proof "wave" of zombies.

Sometimes Future Flag Zombie regrets having to be at the bleeding edge of zombie wave advancement technology.

Future Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge future-proof "wave" of zombies.

Sometimes Future Flag Zombie regrets having to be at the bleeding edge of zombie wave advancement technology.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Peasant Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge dark "wave" of zombies.

They keep telling Peasant Zombie that there is no greater reward than being granted the banner to carry into battle. But when he sees other Peasant Zombies being granted cones, buckets, and even helms, he thinks maybe they're making that up so they don't hurt his feelings.

Peasant Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge dark "wave" of zombies.

They keep telling Peasant Zombie that there is no greater reward than being granted the banner to carry into battle. But when he sees other Peasant Zombies being granted cones, buckets, and even helms, he thinks maybe they're making that up so they don't hurt his feelings.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Beach Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge wet "wave" of zombies.

Talk about a disgruntled zombie. Beach Flag Zombie is fed up. None of the other zombies seem to appreciate just how difficult it is for him to swim while holding a flag. Not once have they thanked him for doing the hard work that needs to be done. So it shouldn't come as a surprise: He's been interviewing for jobs somewhere else.

Beach Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge wet "wave" of zombies.

Talk about a disgruntled zombie. Beach Flag Zombie is fed up. None of the other zombies seem to appreciate just how difficult it is for him to swim while holding a flag. Not once have they thanked him for doing the hard work that needs to be done. So it shouldn't come as a surprise: He's been interviewing for jobs somewhere else.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Cave Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge frosty "wave" of zombies.

Cave Flag Zombie has been in the flag-carrying business for a long time. It's been his life's work. He's good at it. But sometimes, just sometimes, he longs for a change. He wonders if he could be good at something else. He wonders if he could leave it all behind and start fresh. He's pretty sure he's having a mid-life crisis.

Cave Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge frosty "wave" of zombies.

Cave Flag Zombie has been in the flag-carrying business for a long time. It's been his life's work. He's good at it. But sometimes, just sometimes, he longs for a change. He wonders if he could be good at something else. He wonders if he could leave it all behind and start fresh. He's pretty sure he's having a mid-life crisis.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Flag Adventurer Zombie

Marks the arrival of an intrepid "wave" of zombies.

Flag Adventurer Zombie is always shouting "Tally ho!" as he leads the charge. At least, he's shouting it in his head.

Flag Adventurer Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of an intrepid "wave" of zombies.

Flag Adventurer Zombie is always shouting "Tally ho!" as he leads the charge. At least, he's shouting it in his head.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Basic

Neon Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge mixtape-making "wave" of zombies.

Fluorescent colors and little yellow plastic strips are the marks of a truly hip, groundbreaking new style of zombie wave flag.

Neon Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Marks the arrival of a huge mixtape-making "wave" of zombies.

Fluorescent colors and little yellow plastic strips are the marks of a truly hip, groundbreaking new style of zombie wave flag.

TOUGHNESS

Average

SPEED

Hungry

Jurassic Flag Zombie

Marks the arrival of a huge epochal "wave" of highly anachronistic zombies.

He's not only got a flag, but he's also got a can-do attitude and a fierce hunger for success. Success and brains.

Jurassic Flag Zombie

TOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Hungry

Marks the arrival of a huge epochal "wave" of highly anachronistic zombies.

He's not only got a flag, but he's also got a can-do attitude and a fierce hunger for success. Success and brains.

Kongfu Zombie holding a flag, it usually means that zombies are coming.

Flag Zombie is a natural leader, so he doesn't need to be Kongfu, just only the Flag.

In Chinese:
举着旗子的功夫僵尸 , 通常意味着一大波僵尸的来临 。

旗子僵尸是天生的领导者 , 因此他不需要会功夫 , 只需要会舞旗即可 。

Flag Monk ZombieTOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Waves the flag, leading to a big wave of zombies.

He was previously responsible for the flag-raising ceremony in the synagogue.

In Chinese:
挥舞旗帜 , 引领一大波僵尸前来 。

他以前就负责堂里的升旗仪式 。

Flag Pilot ZombieTOUGHNESS: Average
SPEED: Basic

Leads the arrival of a large wave of flying zombies!

In Flag Pilot Zombie's opinion, if you want to walk in the forefront of fashion, the bright side of the banner is very important. However, zombies are only concerned about his ability to lead them to find fresh brains, what fashion, and can not be used to eat.

Flag Labor Zombie is the most convincing of all zombies. All the zombies are amazed that he can work in a well-organized manner and never work overtime. This time, he was awarded the best employee flag to mark his ability!

In Chinese:
标志着一大波蒸汽僵尸的到来

旗帜僵尸是除了监工僵尸下最具有信服力的，所有僵尸都对他可以井井有条的工作并且从来不加班感到神奇，这次还被颁发了最佳员工锦旗标志他的能力！

Overview

Flag Zombie absorbs 195 damage per shot, and its appearance changes upon an absorption of 95 normal damage shots before dying at 195 damage per shot. It moves at a slightly faster speed than a normal Zombie.

Strategies

General

Like regular Zombies, a Flag Zombie can be easily killed by Peashooters and other offensive plants. They are only holding flags, which have no effect on their health. Flag Zombies move slightly faster than ordinary Zombies in the first game, so they may be able to get a slightly longer distance. Otherwise, they are just as good as normal Zombies. If it is one or more waves further into the game, be sure you have a good defense or else the zombies will overpower you. However, don't use a Jalapeno, Cherry Bomb or Doom-shroom until more zombies have entered the screen, as they won't be as effective until tougher zombies have been deployed. Using the above will make a huge difference in large waves.

In Versus Mode, Flag Zombies cost 300 brains, but when placed, the message "A Huge Wave of Zombies is Approaching!" will appear, meaning a huge wave will come out of the bushes. This can be very strategic at the beginning of a match by quickly collecting 300 brains and rushing them against your enemy; they could also help to support the player's forces with additional zombies if their rival already has strong defenses.

Flag Zombie's clothes and skin color are not edited. They are just like the regular Zombie except for a speed boost and added flag.

Flag Zombie is the most expensive zombie in Versus Mode, due to him representing a huge wave. When the Flag Zombie is planted, seven zombies will appear: four regular Zombies, two Conehead Zombies, and one Buckethead Zombie, although in the DS version of Versus Mode, the zombies that appear are more random and may not contain Buckethead Zombies.

After 100 damage per shot, not only will his arm fall off, but his flag will also be damaged with several holes, and when the player kills him, he will drop the flag and fall like a normal Zombie does.

If he has no arm and he is eating a plant, he will look like it is eating without using hands.

When this zombie dies, he will sometimes walk backwards and act like it is punching the air.

Normal Zombie variants share this trait.

The Plants vs. Zombies Guide To Defending Your Brains jokes about why Flag Zombie moves faster: possibly due to the wind pushing him along like a sailboat.

The Halloween Flag Zombie resembles the Scarecrow from the movie "The Wizard of Oz", who, like the zombies, desired brains. His flag also features Pumpkin instead of a brain.

His flag pole is a bone instead of a wooden stick.

Each time-themed Flag Zombie follows the same sentence for each of them, only with the change of the adjective of the word "wave". The only exceptions are both Kongfu World's variations which are unique. Flags Pilot Zombie's entry is a slight variation, starting with 'Leads' instead of 'Marks'

Sometimes when a Flag Pirate Zombie dies, he will stand up headless before he disappears.

The flag the Flag Cowboy Zombie has is the "Lone Star" flag of Texas, with the white star changed to a brain.

In the Cowboy Flag Zombie's Almanac entry it says "The Lone Brainer leads the way", which is a pun on The Lone Ranger.

Future Flag Zombie's flag is holographic and unlike the other flags, the holographic flag does not deteriorate. When the Future Flag Zombie dies, the flag simply disappears, leaving only the pole.

If the player looks closely, they can see through the holographic flag.

This effect also applies to the Infi-nut and the Dr. Zomboss hologram above in every Boss level.

Also the "brain" icon is blue, which is different than the other variants.

In the Almanac, Peasant Flag Zombie had a bone sticking out from its arm prior to the 2.5.1 update.

However, Flag Adventurer Zombie currently has a bone sticking out from his arm.

The Peasant Flag Zombie's flag is the only one to not be rectangular in shape.

Beach Flag Zombie is the first Flag Zombie to have a different look than that area's regular Zombie.

Flag Mummy Zombie and Beach Flag Zombie have a different animation style than that area's regular Zombie. Flag Mummy Zombie uses the animation style from the Cowboy Zombie, while Beach Flag Zombie uses the animation style from the Pirate Zombie.

The Pirate, Beach, Monk, and Kongfu variants are the only ones that don't hold their flag up when they die.

The Cave Flag Zombie holds a banner instead of an actual flag.

There is a glitch where Neon Flag Zombie in his Almanac entry doesn't have his flag. Flag Pilot Zombie also contains this glitch. This has been fixed in the 4.0.1 update.

Similar to Jurassic Zombie and his Conehead and Buckethead variants, Jurassic Flag Zombie has the "Hungry" speed.

Jurassic Flag Zombie is the only flag variant to not use a stick or rod as a handle for the flag, but he instead uses bones.

In Kongfu World, Flag Kongfu Zombies can appear anytime even if the huge wave has not yet arrived. This is because there might be a weapon stand that contains a flag that can transform a Kongfu Zombie into a Flag Kongfu Zombie. This can also happen to his Monk variant but the Monk variant can appear even if the wave has not been triggered.

Unlike its Kongfu counterpart, when a Monk Zombie transforms into a Flag Monk Zombie, it does not spawn other Monk Zombies.

Flag Monk Zombie can only appear via weapon stands.

Flag Pilot Zombie doesn't hold his flag due to his flamethrower, instead keeping it on his jetpack.